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Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

Install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential, commercial or industrial use.

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21 tasks20 core, 1 supplemental
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Construction & ExtractionOne of its 65 occupations
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47-2152.04SOC 2018: 47-2152

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  1. Task 1. Test operation or functionality of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems.Core taskTask 17782Rated by 53 people who do the job, July 2015
  2. Task 2. Apply weather seal, such as pipe flashings and sealants, to roof penetrations and structural devices.Core taskTask 17784Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2015
  3. Task 3. Install solar collector mounting devices on tile, asphalt, shingle, or built-up gravel roofs, using appropriate materials and penetration methods.Core taskTask 17780Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2015
  4. Task 4. Install copper or plastic plumbing using pipes, fittings, pipe cutters, acetylene torches, solder, wire brushes, sand cloths, flux, plastic pipe cleaners, or plastic glue.Core taskTask 17775Rated by 53 people who do the job, July 2015
  5. Task 5. Identify plumbing, electrical, environmental, or safety hazards associated with solar thermal installations.Core taskTask 17773Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2015
  6. Task 6. Demonstrate start-up, shut-down, maintenance, diagnostic, and safety procedures to thermal system owners.Core taskTask 17786Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2015
  7. Task 7. Install circulating pumps using pipe, fittings, soldering equipment, electrical supplies, and hand tools.Core taskTask 17774Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2015
  8. Task 8. Install flat-plat, evacuated glass, or concentrating solar collectors on mounting devices, using brackets or struts.Core taskTask 17776Rated by 53 people who do the job, July 2015
  9. Task 9. Install solar thermal system controllers and sensors.Core taskTask 17781Rated by 53 people who do the job, July 2015
  10. Task 10. Fill water tanks and check tanks, pipes, and fittings for leaks.Core taskTask 17772Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2015
  11. Task 11. Design active direct or indirect, passive direct or indirect, or pool solar systems.Core taskTask 17766Rated by 53 people who do the job, July 2015
  12. Task 12. Determine locations for installing solar subsystem components, including piping, water heaters, valves, and ancillary equipment.Core taskTask 17771Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2015
  13. Task 13. Perform routine maintenance or repairs to restore solar thermal systems to baseline operating conditions.Core taskTask 17767Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2015
  14. Task 14. Install heat exchangers and heat exchanger fluids according to installation manuals and schematics.Core taskTask 17777Rated by 53 people who do the job, July 2015
  15. Task 15. Apply operation or identification tags or labels to system components, as required.Core taskTask 17768Rated by 53 people who do the job, July 2015
  16. Task 16. Connect water heaters and storage tanks to power and water sources.Core taskTask 17770Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2015
  17. Task 17. Cut, miter, and glue piping insulation to insulate plumbing pipes and fittings.Core taskTask 17785Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2015
  18. Task 18. Install plumbing, such as dip tubes, port fittings, drain tank valves, pressure temperature relief valves, or tanks, according to manufacturer specifications and building codes.Core taskTask 17779Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2015
  19. Task 19. Install monitoring system components, such as flow meters, temperature gauges, and pressure gauges, according to system design and manufacturer specifications.Core taskTask 17778Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2015
  20. Task 20. Assess collector sites to ensure structural integrity of potential mounting surfaces or the best orientation and tilt for solar collectors.Core taskTask 17769Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2015
  21. Task 21. Apply ultraviolet radiation protection to prevent degradation of plumbing.Supplemental taskTask 17783Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2015

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 47-2152
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